Happy New Year's

My plans on New Year's evening haven't changed much over the years. 😴

Happy New Year's everyone! 🥳

Daytime TV

Remember when cartoons were only on until 9AM during the week?

When we were not in school, after 9AM, the lineup had all the B&W classics like I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, Dennis the Menace, and the Andy Griffith Show.

No cartoons, though. 😕 📺

One-Up

 Sometimes it felt like my neighbor's parents were trying to one-up mine when it came to buying Christmas presents for their two boys. 😅🎁

Still Gaming

This was pretty accurate...eyes red, tired enough that I would be on the verge of passing out, and still playing video games. 🥱🎮

If I received a video game for Christmas, I'd play as much of it as I could during Christmas break. The goal was to get enough time playing the game that I could return to school without thinking about it. The last thing I needed was another reason to be distracted in class. 🙃😉

Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

After opening presents on Christmas morning, I couldn't wait to try out the new games! I'd play games until my eyes hurt! 👀 🎮

Present

Recreating one of my favorite Christmas moments...

On summer vacation one year, I used my allowance money to purchase a NES Player's Handbook. I was so mesmerized over all the games available for the system, I POURED over that book leading up to Christmas, reading about every game.

Would I be lucky enough to get a NES for Christmas that year?

YES!

Sorry to say that was the last my parents saw me, as I would now live in front of the TV. 😅📺🎮

Distractions

How can schools expect children to pay attention in school this close to Christmas? 😂🎄 🎁

Beep Boop

On dreary winter days like this one, I remember my friends and I would spend the day inside, often playing video games to pass the time. 😅🎮

Season

'Tis the Season 🤧

Fil La

Inspired by last night's dinner 😋

When you spend the day cooped up in the house, it can be a real treat when Mom and Dad take you out for dinner. 🍔🍟🥤

By the way, I wouldn't recommend stopping by that restaurant today...you may be a bit disappointed in their Sunday service. 😅

Recess

You knew it was going to feel like a long school day when the weather kept the class from having recess. 😕🏈⚽️

Secret

When the teacher chooses you to be Secret Santa for the girl you have a crush on! 🥰 🎁

Frosted

A necessity to bring to breakfast on those cold, cold mornings...a blanket! 🥶

Christmas Tree

A family tradition that always ushered in the start of the Christmas season ... decorating the tree 🎄😊